Human Resources Courses

These courses are developed by faculty and seasoned HR practitioners from Cornell University’s ILR school, the premier institution for employment, human resource, and workplace studies. The courses bring together the insights and work of leading academic researchers with instruction grounded in practice and focused on real-world application. Whether you are new to HR, an accomplished HR practitioner, or an HR leader or business partner, there are HR courses and professional certificates that fit your career objectives.

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Navigating Labor Relations

COURSE ID: ILRHR523

This course prepares new and aspiring human resource professionals to deal with the challenges of employee and labor relations.

Total Rewards Compensation

COURSE ID: ILRHR522

The conversation around employee pay has changed from one of base salaries, bonuses, and cash compensation to a “total rewards” approach that seeks the right blend of monetary and non-monetary elements that will engage each employee and benefit the organization.

Aligning Employee Performance with Organizational Goals

COURSE ID: ILRHR521

Driving Engagement for HR

COURSE ID: ILRHR525

Research shows that engagement is the key factor that promotes higher performance. Engagement impacts an organization’s turnover rate—and its bottom line. Learn what engagement is and how to encourage it in your own organization.

COURSE ID: ILRHR526

Countering Bias in the Workplace for HR

COURSE ID: ILRHR527

Despite decades of legal and social reform aimed at reducing discrimination in the workplace, inequality continues to be a significant problem in all societies and most workplaces. Learn how to address and bridge that gap.

COURSE ID: ILRHR552

Getting Results through Talent Management

COURSE ID: ILRHR554

In order to succeed, your organization needs to attract and keep top talent. Learn ways to address talent management challenges and how to create and enhance your talent management system to ensure that your organization is properly staffed.

Diversity and Inclusion in Practice for HR

COURSE ID: ILRHR553

Diversity and Inclusion has shifted from "counting the numbers" to "making the numbers count." This course describes the shift from diversity to inclusion and how to assess the three levels of inclusion for an organization.

PHR & SPHR Exam Prep Course

COURSE ID: PHRSPHR01

The PHR/SPHR prep course curriculum is designed by subject matter experts and covers the most up-to-date HR Certification Institute (HRCI) body of knowledge. This 12-week intensive program is designed to prepare you to sit for the certification exams for Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) designation

Human Resources Leadership

COURSE ID: ILRHR551

Develop strategies that improve strategic, ethical, legal, and financial outcomes for your organization. Manage the complexities of interpersonal dynamics at the most senior levels to nurture strong leaders.

HR Analytics for Business Decisions

COURSE ID: ILRHR555

Using Design Thinking in HR

COURSE ID: ILRHR557

This course brings the time proven benefits of design thinking to the field of employment. You will identify factors affecting the workplace and the personal experience of employees. You will then use a six-step approach to analyze employee issues and develop appropriate solutions. The goal is to enhance employees’ workplace experience and improve the ability of an organization to attract and retain a productive workforce.

Finding and Managing Talent Through Social Media

COURSE ID: ILRHR562

Creating and Sustaining Remote-Work Programs

COURSE ID: ILRHR563

Remote work continues to proliferate as businesses embrace the benefits of a distributed workplace. Discover how HR professionals screen, train and work with management using social media and internet tools to leverage the virtual work environment to everyone's advantage.